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Sausage
ProteinSeasoned ground meat in casings or loose. Available in countless regional varieties and flavors.
4 substitutes
Substitutes
Ground Pork + Seasonings
1 lb pork + 1 tsp sage + 1 tsp salt + 1/2 tsp pepper + pinch red pepper
DIY breakfast sausage. Mix and cook as patties or crumbles.
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Best for: breakfast, stuffing, pasta, pizza
β οΈNot for: cased sausage needs
Ground Turkey + Seasonings
1:1 with same seasonings
Leaner version. Add a splash of oil for moisture.
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Best for: breakfast, pasta sauces, casseroles
β οΈNot for: fatty sausage flavor needs
Crumbled Tempeh + Italian Seasonings
1:1 by weight
Crumble, season with fennel, garlic, red pepper, oregano. Pan-fry.
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Best for: pasta, pizza, breakfast
β οΈNot for: cased sausage, grilling
Mushroom + Walnut Crumble
1:1 by volume
Pulse mushrooms and walnuts in food processor. Season with Italian spices. Meaty texture.
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Best for: pasta sauce, pizza topping, tacos
β οΈNot for: nut allergies, cased sausage